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R96 PAS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,482 mi
Last recorded207,482 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 PAS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2009 207,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 195,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 183,679 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 183,662 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 170,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 154,201 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 154,191 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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R96 PAS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R96 PAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R96 PAS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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